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Blame wildfires and hail — made more destructive by climate change — for the deteriorating insurance situation in the West. Add in hurricanes and other disasters elsewhere, and it’s a nationwide trend — one that a new report from the advocacy group the Insurance Fairness Project says is threatening home sales.
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Courtesy Brett KenCairn, City of BoulderScientists in Boulder are testing out an unusual method to measure what plants are thriving in the city, as well as what pollutants might harm the environment. The pollen collected will be tested to help gauge biodiversity in the city. -
Colorado Parks and WildlifeBear encounters are at record highs this year in Colorado. That’s mainly because their natural food sources, like berries, are in short supply due to drought conditions. So they head to town looking for food – which creates another set of problems.
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The yearling female was from the One Ear pack that state wildlife officials say has been preying on livestock in Grand and Jackson counties. -
The loss of life and trauma still reverberate for thousands of individuals and their families. The terrorist attack also changed how we think about so many aspects of daily life, including how we travel. The airline industry looks a lot different 25 years later. -
Rules for homeschool enrichment in Colorado are about to get stricter. But how strict will they get?Should private contractors be allowed to run state-funded programs for Colorado’s homeschoolers? If so, what guardrails should exist and how much public money should the contractors get? -
The story of Buc-ee’s, Monument Hill and Palmer Lake has been through many twists and turns. -
Rutinel is challenging Republican incumbent Rep. Gabe Evans in the 8th congressional district race. -
Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 marks 25 years since the terror attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., shook the United States to its core. People across the state are commemorating the tragedy and remembering those who were lost, from memorial ceremonies to charity stair climbs.
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The new agreement means less water for Mexico, but provides stability to those who use the Colorado River near its delta. -
Along the Colorado River, 30 federally recognized tribes have legal and cultural claims. Yet they have no formal seat in negotiations. -
Widespread cuts and uncertainty could await cities, farms and ranches if a dispute heads to the Supreme Court -
Advocate: 'The concern is not just knee-jerk resistance to growth.' -
An unusual pattern of springtime elk deaths for more than a decade in northern Nevada has scientists searching for answers. What they find could shed light on broader questions about wildlife health across the West. -
A federal plan for the Colorado River means big water cuts for Arizona. The Phoenix and Tucson areas will be hit hard. City leaders say they can keep taps flowing, but solutions will be expensive.
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